We Are All Leaders

Leadership is not just for the execs in the corner office. It’s time we all stepped up and developed the mind of a leader. In a time of rapid technological change and economic uncertainty, businesses that thrive will do so through empowering employees at all levels to take an active role in leading themselves and their organisations to success. It's time that we all, at every stage of our careers, started to think proactively, take responsibility and excel in work. This is the new face of leadership – consensual and nonhierarchical. Scandinavian entrepreneur and business guru Fredrik Arnander outlines strategies and tools for transforming anyone into an effective leader. He offers a simple, straightforward, highly-practical approach to developing the leader mindset. And these aren't lessons from on high – they're clear and functional examples drawn from real life experiences. We Are All Leaders is all about empowerment – it will transform you into a confident, focused visionary…and can help you inspire that same passion in others. A refreshingly simple and practical guide to leadership for anyone who wants to progress in their work Based on the author's experience of running fast technology companies, creating agile and flexible organisations through leadership at all levels Lessons are taught via easy to follow dialogue between a mentor and apprentice, exchanges which emphasise teamwork and reciprocal learning "Everyone should read this book. It provides useful insights and examples that will help you grow as a leader irrespective of whether you are just starting out in your career or if you are a seasoned CEO" Rikard Steiber, Global Marketing Director, Mobile & Social, Google "Shows us how real-world leadership succeeds both in daily business as well as in our everyday lives. Well-researched, the book speaks in human terms, with smart examples, and clearly defines the partnership between team leadership and persoanl growth" Scott Raskin, CEO, Mindjet

Elevator Pitch vii Leadership For a New Era ix 1. The Mindset Leader 1 How we all can be leaders 2. Entrepreneurs, Managers & Leaders 21 Your personal leadership style 3. The Real Me 33 Where it all starts, leading yourself 4. Always Show Up 55 You and your actions as a leader 5. Let Others Lead 103 Focus on the people around you 6. The Operating System 131 The culture that guides behaviour 7. Structure and Chaos 147 Organizing for leadership 8. Ideas Are Worthless 161 Creating new realities 9. Buddies With Brains 185 Recruiting with a philosophy 10. Omit Needless Words 197 Communicating, simply The Leaderchart Test 215 Play Leadership Poker 237 More Resources You Will Like 239 References for Further Reading 241 Acknowledgements and Thanks 243 About Fredrik Arnander 245 Index 247